Area Analysis Lewes, South East

BN7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN7 postcode area.

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Population

20,498

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,725 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 46, BN7 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £442k. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.

home £442,802 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 is a postcode district in Lewes, South East, covering 745 active and 416 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN7 (17%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN7 are around £442k, down 16.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN7 at 264 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1717
Anti-social behaviour968
Shoplifting529
Criminal damage and arson498
Public order416

school Local Schools

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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Plumpton Primary School

Good124 pupils
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South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School

Good250 pupils
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils
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Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils
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Priory School

Good1134 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • 4 Spences Lane B & B
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast
  • Hut Therapy
  • Montys Accommodation
  • Murrells B & B
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • The Secret Restaurant Ltd
  • Age UK (Lewes House of Friendship)
  • Amigo Shop t/a Chartwells
  • Apple Tree Events
  • ASK Italian
  • + 88 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • W H Smith
  • Aura Energy Group Ltd - Rontec Lewes
  • Bake Out
  • Beckworths
  • Betree Vineyard Ltd
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak
  • Lansdown Arms
  • Lewes Arms
  • Lewes Bowls Club
  • Lewes Constitutional Club
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Caccia and Tails
  • Castle Sandwich Bar
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Crumbs
  • Daisy's Sandwich Bar
  • + 8 more